Diverticulitis is a condition in which pouches (diverticula) in the colon rupture. The rupture results in infection in the tissues that surround the colon.
Fast Facts:
- Some symptoms include: abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, nausea and constipation
- Most often affects middle aged and elderly
- People who suffer from diverticulitis need to follow a high fiber foods diet
- If left untreated, diverticulitis can lead to serious complications requiring surgery
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